Most of the folks within the INSTITUTION of Wall Street carry weapons. The protesters DON'T.
The National Rifle Association-backed measure had the backing of the vast majority of Republicans along with a coalition of pro-gun rights Democrats.
A matching bill has not been brought forward in the Democrat-led Senate. But gun rights advocates have previously nearly-successfully attempted to attach a similar measure to unrelated legislation.
Every state except Illinois and the District of Columbia allow residents to carry concealed weapons, the Associated Press reports, but states have varying standards for issuing permits to do so....
Occupy Wall Street hits 2-month mark, launches 'day of action' (click title to entry - thank you)
November 17, 2011 | 5:40 am
REPORTING FROM NEW YORK -- Occupy Wall Street vowed to mark the two-month anniversary of its protests with a "day of action" today, beginning with a march to the heart of the financial district -- the New York Stock Exchange -- that drew hundreds of chanting, sign-waving supporters to lower Manhattan.
By 8 a.m., demonstrators had gathered near Zuccotti Park, their former encampment, chanting "All day, all week, Occupy Wall Street!" as they prepared to march the few blocks to the stock exchange. Later, they vowed to occupy about 16 subway stations before carrying their protest to Foley Square outside Manhattan's courthouses.
But scores of police blanketed the area near Zuccotti Park, setting the scene for possible clashes similar to those that have led to hundreds of arrests in past demonstrations. Tensions were especially high in the wake of Tuesday morning's surprise police raid of Zuccotti Park, which dismantled Occupy Wall Street's 2-month-old tent city there. A judge has ruled the city had the right to prevent marchers from camping there, forcing protesters to spend their nights elsewhere.
Kristin Gardner, 46, a former teacher, carried a sign that read "40,000 in student loans where's my bailout." She said she didn't know what would become of the movement, but added, "I hope we make a statement to our government that changes the focus of what is important."...
Protesters can't afford concealed carry weapons. They can't even afford the food and medical attention and medicine they need to maintain their health, yet alone concealed carry. For the 99% Pawn Shops are their best friend and they ain't purchasing.
House Passes Concealed Carry Gun Bill (click here)
By Brian Montopoli
The House of Representatives passed a measure Wednesday that would make a permit to carry a concealed firearm from one state valid in any state that allows citizens to carry concealed weapons. The vote was 272 to 154.By 8 a.m., demonstrators had gathered near Zuccotti Park, their former encampment, chanting "All day, all week, Occupy Wall Street!" as they prepared to march the few blocks to the stock exchange. Later, they vowed to occupy about 16 subway stations before carrying their protest to Foley Square outside Manhattan's courthouses.
But scores of police blanketed the area near Zuccotti Park, setting the scene for possible clashes similar to those that have led to hundreds of arrests in past demonstrations. Tensions were especially high in the wake of Tuesday morning's surprise police raid of Zuccotti Park, which dismantled Occupy Wall Street's 2-month-old tent city there. A judge has ruled the city had the right to prevent marchers from camping there, forcing protesters to spend their nights elsewhere.
Kristin Gardner, 46, a former teacher, carried a sign that read "40,000 in student loans where's my bailout." She said she didn't know what would become of the movement, but added, "I hope we make a statement to our government that changes the focus of what is important."...
Protesters can't afford concealed carry weapons. They can't even afford the food and medical attention and medicine they need to maintain their health, yet alone concealed carry. For the 99% Pawn Shops are their best friend and they ain't purchasing.
House Passes Concealed Carry Gun Bill (click here)
The National Rifle Association-backed measure had the backing of the vast majority of Republicans along with a coalition of pro-gun rights Democrats.
A matching bill has not been brought forward in the Democrat-led Senate. But gun rights advocates have previously nearly-successfully attempted to attach a similar measure to unrelated legislation.
Every state except Illinois and the District of Columbia allow residents to carry concealed weapons, the Associated Press reports, but states have varying standards for issuing permits to do so....
